Whanganui High School
Whanganui High School is a modern, co-educational school of approximately 1,500 students and over 160 staff. Their International Department has…
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Western Heights High School
Western Heights is a state, coeducational school with a student body of 1,550. It is Rotorua’s most popular and largest…
Whakatane High School
Unfortunately, enrollment for this school is FULL for the 2020 school year. Check out other New Zealand Global Choice schools…
Hillmorton High School
Hillmorton High School is a coeducational school with approximately 750 students, including 20 to 25 international students. With a diverse…
Papanui High School
Papanui High School is a coeducational, uniform school located in suburban Christchurch, which is ten minutes from both the city…
Te Puke High School
Te Puke High School is a semi-rural, uniform, coeducational secondary school located in the township of Te Puke, approximately 10…
Aotea College
Aotea College is a multicultural, co-educational school of 930 students, located in the beautiful Porirua Basin. The college has a…
Why Summer is an Ideal Time to Study Abroad
Picture yourself strolling the cobblestone streets of Italy this summer, gelato in hand. Or, maybe you’re exploring the multifaceted beauty of Japan’s landscapes…
What to Pack When You Go Abroad
Maybe you’re rushing to pack before your flight tomorrow and need some quick tips on how to fit your life…
Chair Keith Stock
Chair Keith Stock U.S. to Panama, 1969 Keith Stock is an international strategist and private markets investment manager in his…
Co-Chair John T. Colas
Co-Chair John T. Colas U.S. to Belgium, 1979-80 John T. Colas serves as Partner and Vice Chairman of Oliver Wyman…
Richard Engel
Richard Engel U.S. to Italy, 1990-91 Richard Engel serves as NBC News’s chief foreign correspondent. He previously served as the…
Carson Gleberman
Carson Gleberman U.S. to Switzerland, 1976 Carson Gleberman has worked for McKinsey & Company, Citibank and The Viral Hepatitis &…
Melvin Harmon
Chief Officer of Marketing, Customer Experience, and Strategic Advancement International student exchange has been a part of Melvin Harmon’s life…
Wendy Kuran
Returnee – U.S. to Finland, 1974-75 Wendy Kuran leads Duke University’s development efforts in China, focused on raising philanthropic funds…
6 lessons from the AFS Returnee who went to space
AFS Returnee Samantha Cristoforetti adjusts her Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit. Photo Credit: NASA For many AFS participants, studying abroad…
Goal 17: Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the global partnership for sustainable development
Sourced from the UN: A successful sustainable development agenda requires partnerships between governments, the private sector and civil society. These…
Silver & Gold Area Team Scholarship
Local scholarships for students from Nevada and California
Let Your Astrological Sign Decide Where You Study Abroad
The mystical art of astrology is almost as old as human civilization. Its staying power has not faded in our…
Influential Black Americans Who Lived Abroad: What They Learned “From Another Place”
In honor of Black History Month, we’re highlighting influential Black Americans whose experiences studying, teaching, and living abroad shaped their…
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My Multigenerational AFS Family
It’s 2018 and I’m sitting in my grandmother’s sunny Ohio kitchen. We just went to two estate sales and are…
Protected: Turkey Semester and Year Visa Guidelines
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Turkey Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Visa for Turkey. How do I apply…
Colombia Semester and Year Visa FAQ
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Thailand Summer Visa FAQ
STEP 1: What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa category ED before…
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Thailand Semester and Year Visa FAQ
STEP 1: What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Non-Immigrant Visa category ED before…
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Switzerland Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a three-month Study Visa for Minors before departing…
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Sweden Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Student Residence Permit. How do I apply…
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Spain Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a National (Type D) Student Visa for Spain.…
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South Africa Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Temporary Residence Permit/Visa for Studies-Minor for South…
Protected: Serbia Semester and Year Visa Guidelines
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Serbia Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? With the help of AFS Serbia and your host family, you will obtain…
Protected: Russia Semester and Year Visa Guidelines
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Russia Summer Semester and Year FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Single Entry Student Visa for Minors. How…
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Portugal Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Temporary Stay Visa for Secondary School Student…
Portugal Summer Visa FAQ
If you are an American citizen, you do not need a visa to travel to Portugal for this summer program.
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Poland Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will need to obtain a Multiple Entry Type D visa to Poland.…
Protected: Peru Semester and Year Visa Guidelines
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Peru Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be obtaining a Tourist Visa Upon Arrival in Peru. Then, if…
Paraguay Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? A non-resident (multiple entry) visa is purchased upon arrival in Asuncion, Paraguay. After…
Paraguay Summer Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? A non-resident (multiple entry) visa is purchased upon arrival in Asuncion, Paraguay. How…
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Panama Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will not need to apply for a visa. You will need to…
Protected: Norway Semester and Year Visa Guidelines
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Norway Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? It is not necessary to obtain a visa for entry prior to traveling…
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Protected: New Zealand Global Choice Semester and Year Visa Guidelines
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New Zealand Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Student Visa for New Zealand. How do…
New Zealand Global Choice Semester and Year Visa FAQ
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Netherlands Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of travel document do I need? It is not necessary to obtain a visa for entry into the…
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Malaysia Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Multiple Entry visa. How do I apply…
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Latvia Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? Since you are staying in Latvia for more than 90 days, in a…
Protected: Kenya Global Prep Visa Guidelines
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Protected: Japan Semester and Year Visa Guidelines
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Japan Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Student Visa for Japan. How do I…
Italy Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a National (Type D) Student Visa. How do…
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Indonesia Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Limited Stay, Single Entry Visa for Indonesia.…
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India Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Multiple Entry Student Visa for India.. How…
Protected: India Summer Visa Guidelines
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India Summer Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Multiple-Entry Tourist Visa for India. How do…
Protected: India Global Prep Visa Guidelines
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India Global Prep Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for an E-Tourist Visa to India. How do I…
Protected: Iceland Semester and Year Visa Guidelines
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Iceland Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? AFS Iceland will be applying for a Residence Permit on your behalf. How…
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Hungary Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will need to apply for a Student Resident Permit to study in…
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Hong Kong Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Hong Kong Study Visa for Minors. How…
Protected: Ghana Summer, Semester, and Year Visa Guidelines
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Ghana Summer, Semester, and Year FAQ
Do I need a visa for my AFS program? Yes, you need a visa to travel to Ghana. Global Prep program…
Germany Summer Semester and Year Visa FAQ
STEP 1: Do I Need A Residence Permit Or Visa? YOU DO NOT NEED A VISA: If you hold…
France Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a “Visa D mineur scolarisé” or “Long Stay for…
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Finland Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Residence Permit (not a visa) for Finland.…
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Protected: Egypt Semester and Year Visa Guidelines
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Egypt Semester and Year Visa FAQ
Do I need a visa for my AFS program? Yes, you need a visa to travel to Egypt. You will…
Egypt Summer Visa FAQ
Do I need a visa for my AFS program? Yes, you need a visa to travel to Egypt. You will…
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Ecuador Semester and Year Visa FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Temporary Resident – Student visa. How do…
Denmark Community Service Guidelines
STEP 1: Visit the Denmark Embassy website to learn more about requirements Research the Denmark Embassy website for information about the Residence…
Denmark Community Service FAQ
What type of visa do I need? You will be applying for a Residence and Work Permit for Denmark. How…